Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Detecting nuclear – electromagnetic – or ultrasonic radiation
Reexamination Certificate
2004-01-29
2009-02-24
Smith, Ruth S (Department: 3737)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation
C600S472000, C367S119000, C367S153000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07494469
ABSTRACT:
A connection apparatus and method for controlling an ultrasound probe are provided. The ultrasound probe includes a first chamber, a second chamber and a sealing member between the first and second chambers. The ultrasound probe further includes a connection member within the second chamber having a rigid portion and a flexible portion, with the rigid portion forming at least part of the sealing member.
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GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company LLC
Mehta Parikha S
Small Dean D.
Smith Ruth S
The Small Patent Law Group
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